Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan intermediate canoe polo sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable session according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and tactics

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the intermediate canoe polo session or sessions

complete postsession participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

personal intermediate canoe polo skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand progressive skill acquisition and demonstrate explain and break down skills and tactics to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules regulations and policies of canoe polo to enable safe conduct of sessions

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for intermediate canoe polo

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo and specific drills activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used between participants coaches referees and support staff during intermediate canoe polo

risks commonly associated with intermediate canoe polo and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for canoe polo to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for canoe polo sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills and tactics of canoe polo to an intermediate level

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

swimming pools or flatwater rivers or lakes suitable for intermediate canoe polo

a group of canoe polo participants to participate in intermediate sessions

equipment such as polo canoes or kayaks lightweight paddles goals personal protection buoyancy aids floating ropes and spray deck

rules regulations policies and legislation that impact on the conduct of drills activities and games

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislative and organisational requirements and rules regulations and policies of canoe polo to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the session or sessions

observation of safe coaching of intermediate canoe polo skills and tactics and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and selfevaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Physical conditioning may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Endorsed standards promoted by canoeing may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Location may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Set up and trim may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Communication system may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Stroke analysis and correction may include:

Relevant aspects may include: